Tornado Awareness and Characteristics

The video explores tornadoes, starting with legends like Pecos Bill and Dorothy from Oz. It explains tornado formation, primarily in Tornado Alley, where warm moist air meets cool dry air. Tornadoes are described as powerful, destructive forces with speeds up to 250 mph. The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates tornadoes based on damage. Safety measures include recognizing warning signs and seeking shelter. The video concludes with a reminder of tornadoes' power and directs viewers to Clarendon Learning for more resources.

Which legendary figure is said to have tamed a cyclone?

• Paul Bunyan

• Pecos Bill

• Johnny Appleseed

• Davy Crockett

What is the region in the United States known for frequent tornadoes called?

• Tornado Alley

• Hurricane Zone

• Cyclone Corridor

• Storm Strip

What two air masses interact to form tornadoes?

• Warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool dry air from Canada

• Cold dry air from the Arctic and warm dry air from the Sahara

• Warm moist air from the Pacific and cold dry air from the Rockies

• Cold moist air from the Atlantic and warm dry air from the Midwest

What is a sign that a tornado might be forming?

• Dark greenish skies and rotating clouds

• Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures

• Bright sunshine and high humidity

• Clear skies and calm winds

What is the life expectancy of a typical tornado?

• 50 to 60 miles

• 6 to 10 miles

• 1 to 2 miles

• 20 to 30 miles

What phenomenon is described as sounding like a roaring freight train?

• An earthquake

• A thunderstorm

• A tornado

• A hurricane

What is the primary purpose of a tornado watch?

• To indicate a tornado has been spotted

• To provide a weather forecast

• To warn of potential tornado conditions

• To announce a tornado has dissipated

In which direction do tornadoes spin in the northern hemisphere?

• Vertically

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Horizontally

What is the Enhanced Fujita scale used for?

• Rating tornadoes based on damage

• Classifying storm types

• Measuring earthquake intensity

• Predicting hurricane paths

What is the maximum wind speed of an F1 tornado?

• 112 miles per hour

• 157 miles per hour

• 260 miles per hour

• 206 miles per hour